Labor Day Weekend

For Labor Day this year we decided to try something different. We have been going to Utah since Madison was in Preschool. We really have had a lot of fun but our reasons for Utah just weren't there. We have been talking about visiting Kevin's sister in Spokane since they moved there a year ago so we took a vote and Spokane won. The girls were super excited to go see their cousins. We left Friday after school. We had a long drive ahead of us but I was prepared with snacks, movies and activities. The drive went so smoothly and we arrived in Spokane with no hiccups. For our family that is saying a lot, we do not travel well in a car. Lets just say Dramamine is my best friend to avoid messes.

Since we arrived late, the girls didn't get to see their cousins till morning. Once all the kids were up and acquainted, they sat down to watch cartoons while all the parents got ready for the day. Once we were all ready we went into downtown Spokane. It was rather busy because Pig Out in the Park was going on but we were still able to do what we wanted. Unfortunately I left my camera in the car so I had to improvise with my phone camera. We rode a gondola over the falls in downtown. The kids enjoyed the ride. The view of the falls was pretty but earlier in the year it is even more magnificent we were told. The girls also got to ride a carousel and then feed the ducks. If was fun to be able to see downtown and get to do some the tourism stuff.

The kids also had fun goofing around and playing with their cousins.

The girls were able to take a ride with Uncle Ryan on his go cart. They thought it was cool because they have never been able to ride on something like that before. Aunt Karen also taught Madison and Allison how to make friendship bracelets and they have been making them ever since. Allison already has a plan to make matching ones for two of her friends at school.

On Sunday we were happy to help them celebrate Ruth's 1st birthday. I know that this year Ashley's birthday was extra special because her cousins were there so I am glad that we were able to be there to celebrate. Ruth was so cute with her cake and we enjoyed watching her eat it. I am so glad that we decided to change up our Labor Day routine. We had a great time and were very sad to see it come to and end.